宜兴丁蜀：生态蝶变引育“它经济”发展新引擎

Core Insights - The "Liu Liu Island" in Yixing's Ding Shu Town has been developed as a pet-friendly outdoor camping paradise, marking a new opportunity in the "pet economy" sector [1][2] - The transformation of Lotus Pond from an ecological liability to a vibrant park has significantly improved the water quality of the Wuxi Port river system, now rated as Class II [2] Group 1: Ecological Transformation - The Lotus Pond area underwent five major projects to address environmental issues, including livestock farming regulation and agricultural pollution control [1] - An investment of 42 million yuan was made this year to create an ecological buffer zone, restoring the self-purification capacity of the water body over 692 acres [2] Group 2: Development of Liu Liu Island - Liu Liu Island consists of a camping area and a pet area, connected by a circular walking bridge, designed to meet urban residents' leisure needs [2] - The pet area includes designated activity zones and facilities such as a pet café and cleaning stations, promoting the "pet + consumption" model [2][3] Group 3: Economic and Cultural Integration - The island integrates local resources and explores new "pet +" business models, including a pet market and cultural products, enhancing the "pet economy" from a single industry to a full supply chain [3] - The Lotus Pond educational base has become an excellent site for social practice for primary and secondary schools, offering over 65 courses that connect students with nature [3] Group 4: Future Development Plans - Future plans include linking Liu Liu Island to the Taihu Wetland ecological corridor, enhancing the quality of life for residents [3] - The focus will be on deepening the integration of ecology, industry, and culture to uncover more rural resources and create new development engines [3]